SeedCon Roundtable

SeedCon Roundtable

From Inheritance to Intervention – Can We Predict and Engineer the Seed Microbiome?

Format: Interactive panel discussion (no formal presentations)

Date: May 6 (Day 2)

Time: 17:00

Duration: 60 minutes

Roundtable: From Inheritance to Intervention

This roundtable brings together leading researchers to discuss whether seed microbiomes can be predicted and actively shaped. The session focuses on key challenges, including the limits of current predictive models, the biological complexity of microbial inheritance, and the feasibility of translating research into practical applications.

Rather than a series of talks, the format is designed to encourage open exchange and contrasting perspectives. Panelists will briefly introduce their viewpoints before engaging in a moderated discussion that prioritizes interaction and critical debate.

Session moderator

Kristina Michl

FH Technikum Wien

Panelists

Alexandre Jousset

GeneDance GmbH

Gabriele Berg

TU Graz, ATB, MPI

Peng Yu

Tu Munich

Matthieu Barret

INRAE

Simon Goertz

Jan Ritter

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